The Independent-News, Volume 107, Number 28, Walkerton, St. Joseph County, 17 December 1981 — Page 6

- THE INDEPENDENT NEWS - DECEMBER 17, IMI

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JOHN GLENN WRESTLING TEAM

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K.L. Missionary Church Cantata Sunday, Dec. 20 The Koontz Lake Missionary Church choir, under the direction of Mrs. Alvin Boise, will present a Christmas cantata. “A Song Was Born" by Joe E. Parks, on Sunday. December 20. at 6:00 p.m. C.S.T. Soloists for the cantata are Mr. Matt Pearish and Mrs. Cindy Gardner. the accompanist is Mrs. Beth Carter and the narrator is Mrs. Pauline Varga. The public is invited to attend. ENJOY FARM BUREAU CHRISTMAS PARTY The Johnson Township Farm Bureau Christmas party and ham supper was held on Tuesdav evening at the Community Building. Approximately 60 members and

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two guests, Mr. and Mrs. James Hoeppner, of Union Mills, w ho also became members, were present for the most enjoyable evening. The table prayer was given by Esther Kaufman. John Cord, chairman, presided at the business meeting. Alma Daube gave the devotions. Mr. Cord reported on the recent county board meeting and announced the county Farm Bureau Frolic will be on December 19. at Kessling Junior High School. LaPorte County received several awards at the district meeting. Reporting on the state convention were Richard Hesters. Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Johnson and Mr. Cord, who returned home Tuesday after attending the resolutions meeting. Mrs. Hesters assisted the pet and hobby group in making Christmas cards. Tami and Theresa Hesters sang Christmas carols as Santa arrived with treats for everyone. Alma Daube and Harold Knowiton received the attendance awards.

The children received gift certificates. The committee for the evening consisted of Mr. and Mrs. Ted Daube. Mr. and Mrs. Michael Daube and Mr. and Mrs. Larmon Kaser. There will be no January meeting. ST. PATRICK’S REMAIN UNDEFEATED The Oregon-Davis Bobcats gave the 11-man Saints squad a 23-20 victory Monday afternoon. A good offensive display by David Malstaff and Craig Groves kept St. Patrick's in the lead throughout the game. The Bobcats were held to a single score during the first half by a good Saints defense led by Michael Traub and David Chamberlin. Baskets by Malstaff. Groves and Traub gave St. Pat's a 6-0 lead at the end of the first quarter. Three additiona baskets by Malstaff and two from Groves during the second quarter were answered by a single Bobcat hoop. The Saints went to the locker room with a midwav score of 16-2. The Bobcats rebounded in the third quarter with a good offensive performance from G. Smalley, J. Warner and J. Lauderback. Cliff Brockman and little Steven Groves scored for the Saints during the quarter. During the third period the Saints lead had dwindled to eight points. Smalley scored three baskets for the Bobcats during the fourth period to close the score to a four point differential. Effective free throw shooting by Craig Groves during the period kept the Saints in the lead. St. Patrick's next faces Walkerton Elementary this coming Friday morning at 8:30. Box Score St. Patrick’s fg ft tp Craig Groves 3 3 9 David Malstaff 4 0 8 Michael Traub 1 0 2 Steven Groves 1 0 2 Cliff Brockman 1 0 2 TOTALS 10 3 23 Oregon-Davis G. Smalley 5 0 10 J. Warner 3 2 8 J. Louderback 1 0 2 TOTALS 9 2 20 GROVERTOWN CONSERVATION CLUB NEWS The Grovertown Conservation Club members met recently with a report given on the success of the recently held fish fry. Also reported was that a pop machine has been installed as well as new light bulbs, bathrooms, bar and tables finished. Doors were installed by Bill Sabel, John Taylor and Gary Williams. A new switch box has been purchased and soon will be installed. A vote of thanks went to the Winkler Oil Co., Grovertown, for

CAPTAINS AND COACH HiHREF*"* '<^l ----- -- . J: 1 I f W —* ®r\l* nXAW a \ < I ■ fl I - * MWfc Jr V, , JL The captains for the John Glenn wrestling team are, from left to right kneeling: Donnie Gee, a junior; coach Bill Groves and Mark Roberts, a junior. Standing behind is Kerry Lichtenbarger, a senior. — photo by Julie Cline

their donation to the club of SIOO.OO that will be used to purchase a smoke eater or exhaust fans. The Christmas Party will be held on Sunday, December 20, at 12:00 noon C.S.T. with a pot luck dinner. The club will furnish ham, bread, coffee, etc. Each member is asked to bring a covered dish and their own table service. Santa Claus will be on hand to treat the kids. A gift exchange of $3.00 each, man for man, women for women, and children for children, will be held. This is for members and their guests. The New Year’s Eve party will be held at the clubhouse with the advance price of tickets being $15.00 per couple or $7.50 per person. Tickets purchased at the door will be $20.00 per couple and SIO.OO per person. The club will furnish beer, noise makers and hats. Members and guests are to bring a covered dish and their own bottle. The club will furnish the ham. bread, butter, coffee, etc. Music will be provided by the Crystal Blue. Bring a guest or two and come join us. The next meeting will be in January, weather permitting. SERVICE NEWS ARMY AND AIR FORCE HOMETOWN NEWS — Airman Robert D. Ellis Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert D. Ellis Sr., of 63336 Redwood Road. North Liberty, has

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graduated from the U. S. Air Force aircraft maintenance specialist course at Chanute Air Force Base, Illinois. Graduates of the course were trained in aircraft engine main tenancc, repair and service, and earned credits toward an associate degree in applied science through the Community College of the Air Force. The airman will now serve at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, with the 49th Aircraft Generation Squadron. He is a 1977 graduate of Wina mac Community High School. DECEMBER 10 (FHTNC) - Navy Seaman Recruit Carla R Baker, daughter of Douglas and Sharon Baker, of 1424 Ohio St.. Walkerton, has completed recruit training at the Naval Training Cen ter, Orlando, Florida. During the eight-week training cycle, trainees studied general military subjects designed to pre pare them for fruther academic and on-the-job training in one of the Navy's 85 basic occupational fields Included in their studies were seamanship, close order drill. Na val history and first aid. Personnel who complete this course of in truction arc eligible for three hours of college credit in Physical Edu cation and Hygiene. A 1975 graduate of John Glenn High School, she joined the Navy in September 1981,